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Originally Posted by bluenote61
I know that another function of braces is to help propagating the sound waves from the bridge out in the top but that's hardly a big consideration with a 175 which is primarily an electric guitar.
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12-31-2023 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by oldane
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There is so much variety within the Gibson ES-175 examples out there. I have three of them hanging on my wall right now - a '56, a 57, and a '59 all single pick ups. If I tap them in the mid top region they all have a slightly different thunk. The '59 has the darkest thunk and is the best player neck-wise and sound-wise. They all have the same construction except the neck on the '59 is a couple mm chubbier maybe. My Norlin era Gibson is a '74 Howard Roberts Custom, definitely a heavier build than the ones from the fifties, but it still has it's own unique bell-like tone. Buying ES-175's is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you will get until you play it. So we are forced to keep buying them online for the best and most convenient selection. That's how they get you!
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I bought a Norlin walnut 335 new off the wall in the mid 70's, $400 including case, and it was one of the best made Gibsons I've ever owned. Perfect resonant 'hog neck, great sound, nice solid well-built feel. Unfortunately, swapped it for an ES-Artist. "Should never have sold it." (Nod to member SNHSI)
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First of all, thank you to everyone who responded. According to the comments, I should be wary not of guitars from specific years, but of those that become uncomfortable over time
I have a few new questions, if you don't mind. Before this, I have never bought a guitar without playing it (and finding one, let alone several models 175, in my area, no matter where I work, is a mission impossible). Also, I prefer Fender guitars, which are usually quite unpretentious and age well and have about 0 experience with Gibson.
1) What features and issues should I pay attention to in the photos, request additional pictures, and ask sellers about?
2) In which years were guitars made with not the thickest necks (I know that thick necks can be more comfortable for many, but I'm used to playing on others and don't want to retrain)?
Thank you
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